After the two teams played to a 30-30 tie in the first half, SHU opened the second half on a 5-2 run to take a 35-32 lead. Fairleigh Dickinson responded with a 10-1 run over 3:36 to take a 42-36 advantage with 12:43 to go. The Knights led by 12 with 7:38 to go when back-to-back Kinnon LaRose threes sparked a 10-0 Pioneers run to get within two, 58-56. FDU went back up by seven, taking a 63-56 lead on a Jahlil Jenkins layup with 4:14 to go. The Pioneers then got a Matasovic layup and a LaRose three to make it a two-point game, 63-61, with 2:59 remaining.

Mike Holloway Jr. gave FDU a four-point lead with his basket at the 1:01 mark, making the score 65-61. LaRose then made his sixth three-pointer of the game with 0:54 left to make the score 65-64. Matasovic then stole the ball on the Knights' next possession, giving SHU a chance to take the lead with 0:36 left. After Charles Tucker Jr. missed a three-pointer, Matasovic pulled down the offensive rebound, drove to the basket and put up his layup. FDU was called for goaltending, putting the Pioneers ahead 68-66. Darian Anderson had a chance to win the game for the Knights, but his shot at the buzzer was off the mark.